How to find NGC2542 from Alphard
Identify the first reference star, then follow the numbered hops.
Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC2542.
NGC2542 is 12° above the horizon toward the southeast.
HYG 44961.0
From Alphard, move about 4.4° toward the west until you reach HYG 44961.0.
HYG 43035.0
From HYG 44961.0, move about 6.2° toward the west until you reach HYG 43035.0.
HYG 40693.0
From HYG 43035.0, move about 7° toward the west until you reach HYG 40693.0.
